Update package handbook for backlog refinement

Add Issue Triage and Backlog Management Guidelines

Summary

This MR documents the systematic approach for triaging issues and managing the Package stage backlog, based on the comprehensive refinement completed in issue #[issue-number].

What's Changed

  • Added new "Issue Triage and Backlog Management" section to team handbook
  • Documented backlog labeling process (backlog::prospective vs backlog::no-commitment)
  • Established clear guidelines for organizing issues by type (feature, maintenance, bug)
  • Defined maintenance epic structure and sub-categories
  • Created repeatable process for epic management and priority assignment

Impact

  • Issues processed: 1,400+ issues reviewed and organized
  • Features: 363 → backlog::prospective, 53 → backlog::no-commitment, 387 closed
  • Maintenance: 800+ → 223 issues labeled backlog::prospective, ~600 closed
  • Bugs: 222 → 135 issues labeled backlog::prospective

Benefits

  • Provides clear triage process for future issue management
  • Ensures consistent labeling and epic assignment
  • Establishes 24-month planning horizon for backlog commitment
  • Creates structured maintenance epic framework for better organization

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